Deciduous Trees – Crimson Queen Japanese Maple

Crimson Queen Japanese maple 

Botanical name: acer palmatum var. Dissectum ‘crimson queen’ 

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: 8-10 ft in height with a 10-12 ft spread 

Bloom time: spring 

Hardy zone: zones 5-8

Flower color: red

Foliage color: red

Growth rate: grows half of a ft-2 ft per year 

Pruning instructions: prune in the late winter/early spring during dormancy to maintain desired shape and size 

Propagation methods: propagate with cuttings 

Landscape use: accent plant, shade garden, texture contrast 

Light needs: at least 4 hours of sun per day 

Special features: dramatic foliage, unique and compact growing form, beautiful fall color

Watering instructions: keep soil consistently moist but not soggy 

Fertilizing instructions : apply a slow release fertilizer once a year in the early spring 

Best time to plant: fall

Best type of soil: sand or loam 

Companion plants: ferns, hostas, azaleas

Toxicity level: mildly toxic for humans and pets if ingested 

Invasive species: no